So You Want To Be A Boss
The Workhorse Podcast · Jessica Garza and Kendall Ballantine
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Show Notes
In today’s solo episode, Kendall is pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to hire and manage a team on the farm.
With Jess deep in the final stretch of launching her Geodome project, Kendall jumps on the mic alone to tackle one of the most-requested topics from listeners: how do you know when it’s time to hire—and what do you need in place before you do?
From her first hires (spoiler: they were her step-kids) to growing a team of 11 at Central Park Farms, Kendall walks through the lessons, mistakes, systems, and safety requirements that come with building a team in agriculture.
She talks about:
- Why hiring doesn’t magically make things easier (and often makes things harder first)
- How much revenue you really need to generate before bringing someone on
- VAs vs. in-house help—and why Kendall's a self-declared terrible VA client
- The key systems to set up before you ever post a job
- WorkSafeBC rules you probably don’t know kick in at 11+ employees
- Why an employee handbook isn’t just paperwork—it’s protection
- How Kendall builds a workplace culture her staff want to be part of
Whether you’re about to hire your first part-time helper or you’ve got a team and are trying to get more organized, this episode is packed with the hard-won insights Kendall wishes she had when she started out.
Reminder: it’s not just about growing a business—it’s about creating a workplace people actually enjoy.Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Connect with Kendall:
- Follow on Instagram @marketingforfarmers and @centralparkfarms
- Check out her website
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